Based on 22 reviews
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OPENINGS: We are full at this time.
Next infant opening is anticipated in August 2025!
Island Creek Children's Place is a family child care program in Alexandria, VA. The home daycare is located in the Island Creek neighborhood, right off Beulah Street (near Island Creek Elementary School and Telegraph Rd).
About The Staff
This is a small in-home daycare offering a family-oriented, intimate environment. The owner and main child care provider has a degree in Montessori Teaching as well as in Children’s Developmental Psychology, CPR and First Aid certified.
About The Daycare
Island Creek Children's Place is open Monday-Friday, from 7:30am until 5:00pm, throughout the year. They offer full time and part-time care for infants as young as 4 weeks and toddlers through 3 years old.
The child care space includes a separate changing room, bathroom, a sleeping area, as well as an indoor and outdoor play area. The owner follows the play-based teaching philosophy, including elements of the Montessori approach.
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Fariss A.
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Posted 9 months ago
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We can’t say enough wonderful things about this daycare. The owner and her team have a clear passion and love for all the students here. Our child always comes home spotless and happy, and demonstrates new skills learned at daycare regularly. The daycare facility itself is immaculate, and all sorts of Montessori toys are available. We receive photos, videos, and updates (bottles, naps, diapers, mood, and even developmental milestones) about our... more
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Andrea B.
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Posted 9 months ago
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We love this daycare for our daughter, and she loves it too! She always comes home happy and having learned so much.
The daycare owner has a lovely place with resources and simulation appropriate for each age group. All teachers are warm and welcoming, and truly know our daughter.
The schedule is structured so children have a predictable and reliable routine. Toddlers receive instruction and play time and do plenty of fun art, music and... more
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Jacqueline H.
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Posted 9 months ago
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The owner and her team provide incredible care and offer the communication and investment parents hope for from the individuals looking after their little one! She made the transition from parent care to daycare truly seamless. She greets each child with warmth and a smile and it's returned right back. In addition to the app updates, at the end of each day, she provides a personalized summary and notes any concerns or questions from the day.
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Kaitlin B.
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Posted 10 months ago
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This family chile care is truly a blessing. My husband and I couldn’t say enough incredible things about her, her family and her team of providers. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, professional.
Her home always looks and smells immaculate. Our daughter reaches right for her or her assistant for morning drop off, and is always content at pick up. It offers such peace of mind.
Her transition to daycare from being at home was truly... more
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Crystal L.
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Posted 1 year ago
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This caregiver was recommended to us by a friend, and she has exceeded our expectations in childcare. We were initially nervous about leaving our 6-month-old daughter in daycare, but from the moment we met her, we could tell that she loves caring for and educating children. She exudes a warmth and has an attention to detail that instantly made us feel comfortable leaving our daughter in her care. The daycare is secure, consistently clean, and... more
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Rossana B.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We are so happy and grateful to have found this caregiver. It’s obvious that she cares for the children as if they were her own. We are greeted at each drop off and pick up with a smile and she is so very attentive and patient. She communicates with us regularly about what is going on and always keeps us in the loop, asking questions and discussing any concerns. And most importantly, our child seems so happy. He smiles and reaches for her in the... more
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Hannah W.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We feel so lucky to have found this caregiver and to have had her care for our daughter since she was four months old. The care our daughter has received has been excellent. It can be hard to leave your child at daycare, but our daughter always has the biggest smile when she sees her in the morning, which has been so reassuring as first-time parents.
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Brittany S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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She is wonderful. She cares for our 6-month-old and has been for the last two months. She is extremely knowledgeable, adores the children, and maintains a high bar for excellence in her daycare. Her space is clean with high-quality and engaging materials for the kids to play with. She uses an app to communicate naps and feeds and even moods. Our daughter is thriving- always laughing and smiling when she sees her. We are *so* glad we found her... more
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Stanli M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Every morning, my daughter looks so forward to coming to this daycare and when I pick her up, she is happy and it is clear that she has had a terrific day! The providers are top-notch, caring and very communicative. They are very caring, supportive and it has been a true blessing to have our daughter go to this daycare!
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Laura H.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The provider, the main caregiver, is first and foremost very sweet, gentle, and attentive to our baby. As first time parents my spouse and I were nervous about starting daycare, but this provider makes us feel confident that our son is well-cared for. We have only been with this daycare for a couple of months but so far everything is going very well and we are happy.
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Lydia F.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We absolutely love this daycare! Our daughter is always excited when we arrive and is in great spirits when we leave. The facility is clean and bright. The providers are amazing; they are very nurturing and responsive. It’s very personalized and we, as parents, have a lot of “control” as to our child’s schedule and wishes (e.g., naps, feedings, etc.) that you might not get at a bigger daycare center.
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Rachel N.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My son loves going to school everyday. He adores his teachers and learns something new all the time. He loves when his teacher takes him for the day which makes my heart so happy.
He’s never hungry, over tired or has diaper rash after school. Therefore I know they’re taking great care of him.
Easy to communicate with, reliable, and always so nice at drop off/pick up. This is our first daycare experience and it’s been wonderful.
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Meghan G.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The transition from home to daycare has made my husband and I feel very comfortable as a result of the care we have received for our son. He has learned a lot from the other child around him and seems to be enjoying his time there.
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Rachel N.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My son is 11 months and loves going to school! He’s so excited to see his teachers and that warms my heart. If the apple I boil is too hard, they boil it a little more. If his skin is dry, they put Aquaphor on it. They treat my son very well. I couldn’t ask for more.
The home is so cute and clean! Great toys and activities. The kids get to go outside frequently. I’m grateful we found this daycare.
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Elissa M.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We love this child care! Our two toddlers are always happy when we pick them up, they eat better there than they do at home, and the providers are knowledgeable and really seem to really care for each of the kids in their care. We have been surprised by the ways they go above and beyond to teach and keep the kids busy, from helpful ideas for potty training our oldest, to having holiday or birthday parties for the kids, and doing fun seasonal... more
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Christine M.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We could not live without this provider and her family! Our son loves going to daycare everyday and the care we receive the phenomenal. Highly recommend!
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Marta H.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We love this provider and our son is very happy at her daycare. Since attending he has become more vocal and is always smiling when we pick him up. This provider takes great care of our son, does activities with him like drawing and painting, and has even given us a progress report to let us know how our son was doing after starting daycare. As first time parents, we feel so at ease with this provider and know our son is in good hands.
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Amenew M.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We are happy with the love and care our son receives at the daycare.
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Alison G.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Words can’t express how amazing these providers are at what they do. We looked for a long time and exhausted our search for daycares in the area, but when we found this place, it was no contest. it was clear from the second we met them, that this was the place for our daughter. Their home is extremely clean, safe, and creates a fun yet engaging educational space. Dropping off at daycare is hard, but this provider makes it easy with photos,... more
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Misrak B.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We're happy in this daycare. Our son really enjoys the homey environment. The providers are very friendly, and really pay attention to what the children want. They also do a great job communicating and interacting with the kids. The place is always very neat and clean, and they do a good job of communicating how my son’s day went through written and verbal communication. This is a great fit for those that want a loving environment that is more... more
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Manisha G.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Our boy has been having a wonderful experience at this place. The staff are professional, friendly and you can tell how loving they are towards all the babies. The child care area is always neat, clean and a very calming place for little ones. They have so many toys and fun activities; it is a wonderful environment for children of all ages. We are very lucky to have found this day care for our baby. We are so glad our boy has a safe nurturing... more
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Kartheeka R.
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Posted 4 years ago
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My son started when he was 7 months old. He loves being here. I never saw my boy crying when I drop him off at the daycare. We feel so lucky to have found this provider. The two caretakers are amazing. I would recommend this place to everyone.
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Meet The Staff
Owner & Main Caregiver
Early Childhood Education
5 years of experience
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:00pm
Ages
4 weeks - 3 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
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Meals Provided
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No
Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
